2013 is set to be banner year for Paul Greene, the Aussie Olympian turned professional singer songwriter. The definition of a decent, humble and hard-working guy, Greene has seen more than his fair share of ups and downs, all of them with a guitar in his hand and a song in the making.
‘Bad Luck Lately’ is the third single off his (Best Blues & Roots) Aria Award Nominated album; ‘Behind the Stars’.
At the end of 2010, ‘bad luck’ indeed seemed to follow Greene everywhere. Personal issues and many behind the scene problems with his career (including a case of identity theft) were detracting from the positive response to Greene’s music. Feeling despondent and exhausted, Greene simply stopped.
However, this grim situation proved to be the perfect place for the artist in Greene to draw inspiration and reinvigorate his passion for songwriting, resulting in his seventh album. Also credited as producer, ‘Behind the Stars’ is an absolute triumph for Greene; and a testament to his honesty about the darker times we all at some point venture through. Critics agree.
“Paul Greene is a runner and a musical craftsman – two things that already make him, for reasons that go beyond the fact of simply putting the assertion here, a dead-set champion…”
– Stephen Fitzpatrick, The Australian.
“One of Australia’s most consistent singer-songwriters… it’s one of those albums that makes you want to press play again the moment that the final track ends.” – www.soundsofoz.com
‘Bad Luck Lately’ encapsulates the overall motif of ‘Behind the Stars’. Encouraging the notion that you simply can’t have bad luck all the time, this is an anthem for the positive and a success story for the down on their luck.
Accompanying the single is an uplifting clip filmed in the sea side markets of Yantai; a small city on the coast of China. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDSwZeQIWaY . The video was shot by ex-golf pro, now instructor, friend and Greene fan; Patrick Gibson. The positivity and exuberance captured in the video is indicative of the optimistic and ‘nice guy’ nature of one of Australia’s finest up and comers.
To celebrate the release of ‘Bad Luck Lately,’ Paul Greene and The Other Colours, hot off a successful Woodford Folk Festival, are about to embark on the ‘Gettin Lucky’ Tour. Embrace the New Year, and embrace a change of luck with Paul Greene & The Other Colours this February.
Gettin’ Lucky Tour Dates
Thursday 7th February
The Front Gallery, Lyneham, ACT http://www.frontgallerycafe.com
8:00pm, $15
Special guest: Pete Akhurst
Friday 8th February
Baha Tacos, Rye, VIC www.bahatacos.com.au/
Doors 6:00pm, $12
Special guest: Ruby Boots
Saturday 9th February
The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine, VIC https://www.facebook.com/thebridgecastlemain
9:00pm $15
Special guest: Carter Rollins
Sunday 10th February
The Toff in Town, Melbourne, VIC
7:00pm, $15 www.thetoffintown.com
Special guests: Carter Rollins and Jed Rowe
Friday 15th February
The Greenwell Point Hotel
Greenwell Point, NSW
8:00pm, Free
Special guest: Hussy Hicks
Saturday 16th February
The Heritage, Bulli, NSW
8:30pm, $15 www.heritagehotel.com.au
Special guest: Hussy Hicks
Sunday 17th February
Lizottes, Newcastle, NSW
8:00pm, $24 www.newcastle.lizottes.com.au
Thursday 21st February
Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, NSW
8:00pm, $20 www.camelotlounge.com
Special guest: Hussy Hicks
Friday 22nd February
Kelt’s Bar, Emu Plains Sports Club, Leonay, NSW
8:00pm, Free
Special guest: Hussy Hicks
Saturday 23rd February
The Beachcomber, Toukley, NSW
8:00pm, $15 www.thebeachie.com.au
Special guest: Hussy Hicks
Sunday 24th February
The Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
8:00pm, $16 www.brassmonkey.com.au
Special guest: Hussy Hicks
Thursday 28th February
The Beach hotel, Byron Bay NSW
9:00pm, Free
Friday 1st March
The Queen St Mall Stage, Brisbane, QLD
7:00pm, Free
Saturday 2nd March
The Royal Mail Hotel, Goodna, QLD
12:30pm, Free
Saturday 2nd March
Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi, QLD
8:30pm, $20
Tickets: 07 5442 8144 www.liveatjoes.com
Special guest: Pete Cullen
Sunday 3rd March
The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW
4:00pm, Free